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Bourbon Cider Glazed Ham – The Perfect Holiday Ham

March 20, 2017 by Aly 10 Comments

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This Bourbon Cider Glazed Ham is the perfect holiday ham – glazed to perfection with a hint of smoky sweetness.

This recipe originally appeared on Cooking In Stilettos in April of 2012. The recipe has been updated with new photos and any recipe changes that I have incorporated over the years. This post may contain affiliate links to products I adore and use in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos.

I tend to be more of a traditionalist when it comes to the holidays. That means turkey for Thanksgiving, either ham or turkey for Christmas and definitely ham on Easter. However, after the nightmare of the Ham Burn of Christmas Long Ago, I’m sure you can understand why I tend to be a bit gun shy.

For Easter, I wanted to mix two of my favorite flavors – bourbon and cider – for a glaze that really would kick the ham into high gear. And, an added bonus is with a fully cooked ham, there would be no boiling, no drama and definitely none of those “what is in those” packets to glaze the ham.

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Bacon Bourbon Caramel Popcorn #BaconMonth

August 26, 2016 by Aly 18 Comments

Bacon Bourbon Caramel Popcorn is the ultimate salty sweet treat with a bit of a boozy kick. Crisp black pepper bacon is tossed with fluffy popcorn in a buttery rich bourbon caramel and baked to perfection!

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We are nearing the end of #BaconMonth but trust me when I say that we are far from done sharing some bacon goodness with you. The recipes everyone has brought to the table has me bookmarking, scheduling and adding new recipes to my menu planning – they are THAT good. Before I forget – you did enter the #BaconMonth giveaway, right?

Today’s recipe that I’m bringing to the table is the perfect marriage of salty and sweet with a boozy kick. Y’all know I love my boozy bites and this Bacon Bourbon Caramel Popcorn is epic. The spicy black pepper bacon candies in the amber bourbon caramel and it’s like an adult version of cracker jack – sans the peanuts….

Apple Pancetta Waffles with Bourbon Cider Syrup

August 12, 2016 by Aly 21 Comments

These delicious Apple Pancetta Waffles with Bourbon Cider Syrup are sweet and savory, drizzled with a boozy spiced apple cider syrup that will have your guests swooning.

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Whenever I’m looking for a showstopper waffle recipe that is perfect for late summer early fall, these Apple Pancetta Waffles with Bourbon Cider Syrup are always a winner. I have been making these for a couple years now, inspired by a waffle recipe from Giada de Laurentiis, and my friends and family love them. Apples and bacon (or pancetta) are a delicious sweet and savory combo and if you add some bourbon to the mix – even better….

Bourbon Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

May 25, 2016 by Aly 21 Comments

This Bourbon Slow Cooked Pulled Pork is one of my absolute favorite recipes! Tender pork is slow cooked for hours in a smoky rich bourbon sauce that will have your guests singing your praises. This will be your new favorite pulled pork recipe.

Disclosure: This recipe originally appeared on Cooking In Stilettos in October of 2010. The recipe has been updated with new photos and any recipe changes that I have incorporated over the years. This post may contain affiliate links of products that I adore and trust in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos.

When I made Nigella Lawson’s Bourbon Glazed Ribs way back when, little did I know that I would adore this sauce so much that I would try to jazz it up in the slow-cooker. This will be the ONLY sauce I use for pulled pork for quite some time. The flavor is phenomenal and this Bourbon Slow Cooked Pulled Pork, served with my poblano rice, is a winner of a dinner! …

Aloha Style Homemade Eggnog

December 10, 2015 by Aly 14 Comments

This luscious Aloha Style Homemade Eggnog invites you to get cozy by the holiday tree while dreaming of warm Hawaiian breezes and sunshine. This easy homemade eggnog flavored with coconut, vanilla, spices and Maker’s 46® Bourbon will be a holiday favorite!

Disclosure: I received product from Maker’s Mark for this challenge. No compensation was received. My opinions and my love for Maker’s Mark is all my own. This post may also contain affiliate links to products I trust and adore in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Cooking In Stilettos possible.

Growing up, my Bampa would make his famous eggnog from scratch with eggs and cream whipped to perfection with foamy peaks floating on top accented with freshly grated nutmeg. Since he passed, we have had store-bought eggnog on the holidays that I always jazz up with a hint of nutmeg and, of course, a splash of bourbon but it just is not like the eggnog that I remember from my youth.

Maker’s Mark issued a #GetCozyCocktail challenge to create a delicious eggnog for the holidays using their premium bourbon, Maker’s 46®, and you know I couldn’t resist throwing my stilettos into the recipe ring. Maker’s Mark, as you all know, is my go-to bourbon of choice. They say for the best results in cooking and baking, use what you would drink and, for me, that’s Maker’s Mark. It is a must have in my Bourbon Pulled Pork, this decadent Bourbon Soaked Eggnog Cake, Spiced Boozy Cherries, etc. Essentially, if the recipe needs a little bourbon, I am grabbing my Maker’s Mark. …